Sr. Selection Research Analyst

Sr. Selection Research Analyst

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field with an emphasis on personnel selection, psychometrics, and validation is required; Doctoral degree is preferred.
• At least 1-4 years of work experience; 3-4 years of work experience is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of personnel selection, validation research, research design, statistics, and psychometrics.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office suite, Windows, and database environments; Advanced SPSS or SAS or R experience.
• Strict observation of AAMC policies regarding confidentiality of information and personally identifiable information; Able to work in a consensus-based decision-making environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; foster relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders; demonstrates maturity, tact, and sound judgment in dealing with AAMC staff and constituents.
• Ability to prioritize multiple, critical tasks while maintaining a high level of service, attention to detail, and a strict schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the psychometric properties, benefits, and risks of new tools to aid admissions and selections.
• Contribute to decisions about research methodology, psychometrics, and analytic approaches.
• Act as a project team lead, managing project timelines, focus, compliance, budgets, and metrics for success.
• Pull, clean, and manage data from AAMC’s data warehouse.
• Analyze data using complex statistical approaches and create reports and displays describing study results for medical schools and residency programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large projects, complex business processes, and vendors preferred; proven ability to manage project timelines, escalate issues appropriately, and identify sources of problems and recommend solutions.
• 3-4 years of work experience is preferred.